Britain – September 2019

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CITY GUIDE

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GETTING THERE

Direct trains run from London Paddington and take around 4hr 30min.

The nearest airport is Newquay.

http://www.thetrainline.com; http://www.cornwallairportnewquay.com

WHERE TO STAY

A former convent, Grade II-listed The Alverton is the only four-star

hotel in Truro. The Alverton’s tasteful rooms maintain some of their original

features, including arched doorways and flagstone floors. It’s ideally located

a 10-minute walk from the cathedral, and there’s fine dining on offer at its

restaurant. For something a little different, the National Trust’s Water Tower

at Trelissick is a Rapunzel-esque tower with four rooms, one on each floor.

http://www.thealverton.co.uk; http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

The Cornish coast is renowned for the quality of its seafood, and

Hooked in Truro is the best restaurant to try it. For fine dining with a

view, head to Trennick Mill, which serves contemporary British delights

overlooking Boscawen Park. After your meal, sup an award-winning

ale at Skinner’s Brewery.

http://www.hookedrestaurantandbar.co.uk; http://www.skinnersbrewery.com

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Tregothnan The home of the Boscawen family, Tregothnan

(‘The House at the Head of the Valley’ in Cornish), a

working estate on the banks of the River Fal, dates back

to 1334. It is also home to the UK’s only tea plantation; the

rst English tea was grown here in 2005. The estate’s garden

spreads over 100 acres and is dotted with the world’s biggest

rhododendrons, measuring up to 12 metres in height.

http://www.tregothnan.co.uk

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Maritime Line Running from Truro

to Falmouth, the Maritime Line

allows rail passengers to take in

beautiful beaches, gardens and picturesque

villages. The journey is around 25 minutes

and passes through the historic town of

Penryn and Falmouth Harbour. Just half

a mile from here you can visit mighty

Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII.

http://www.greatscenicrailways.co.uk

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Callestick Farm You can’t visit the

coast and not stop off for an ice

cream, especially one made using

fresh Cornish cream. Truro’s Callestick

Farm produces award-winning vanilla

ice cream, plus 25 other rich, delicious

avours. Visit the farm’s viewing gallery

to watch the ice cream being made, or

sample freshly baked cakes in the tearoom.

http://www.callestickfarm.co.uk